List of Colleges in South Africa
Province-by-Province Directory of TVET and Private Higher Education institutions
Colleges in South Africa
Colleges provide students with a wide range of opportunities to develop academic, technical and professional skills. U&CA helps students discover colleges across South Africa and find information that can assist them when deciding where to study.
Use the interactive map to explore colleges by location, or search by college name, abbreviation, city or province. Whether you already know the institution you are looking for or are exploring colleges in a particular area, the search tools make it easier to find relevant options.
Each college listing includes useful information about the institution, application guidance and a link to its official website, allowing students to continue their research using information provided directly by the institution.
The interactive map provides an easy way to discover colleges across South Africa. Select a location on the map or use the search bar to find institutions based on your preferred location or institution, you can:
- Explore colleges directly on the map
- Search by university name
- Search using an abbreviation or short name
- Search by city or town
- Search by province
- View basic information about each university
- Find application guidance
- Visit the university's official website
When choosing a college, students should consider more than just its location. The type of qualification, available programmes, admission requirements, fees, funding opportunities, campus location and career opportunities can all be important factors.
U&CA provides information to help students begin their research and find institutions that may match their interests. Students should always confirm admission requirements, application dates, fees and other important details with the institution before applying.
TVET Colleges
Gauteng
Central Johannesburg TVET CollegeEkurhuleni East TVET CollegeEkurhuleni West TVET CollegeSedibeng TVET CollegeSouth West Gauteng TVET CollegeTshwane North TVET CollegeTshwane South TVET CollegeWestern TVET College (Westcol)KwaZulu-Natal
Coastal KZN TVET CollegeElangeni TVET CollegeEsayidi TVET CollegeMajuba TVET CollegeMnambithi TVET CollegeMthashana TVET CollegeThekwini TVET CollegeUmfolozi TVET CollegeUmgungundlovu TVET CollegeWestern Cape
Boland TVET CollegeCollege of Cape TownFalse Bay CollegeNorthlink TVET CollegeSouth Cape TVET CollegeWest Coast TVET CollegeEastern Cape
Buffalo City TVET CollegeEastcape Midlands TVET CollegeIkhala TVET CollegeIngwe TVET CollegeKing Hintsa TVET CollegeKing Sabata Dalindyebo TVET CollegeLovedale TVET CollegePort Elizabeth TVET CollegeFree State
Flavius Mareka TVET CollegeGoldfields TVET CollegeMaluti TVET CollegeMotheo TVET CollegeLimpopo
Capricorn TVET CollegeLephalale TVET CollegeLetaba TVET CollegeMopani South East TVET CollegeSekhukhune TVET CollegeVhembe TVET CollegeWaterberg TVET CollegeMpumalanga
Ehlanzeni TVET CollegeGert Sibande TVET CollegeNkangala TVET CollegeNorthern Cape
Northern Cape Urban TVET CollegeNorthern Cape Rural TVET CollegeNorth West
Orbit TVET CollegeTaletso TVET CollegeVuselela TVET CollegePrivate Higher Education Institutions
Gauteng
Boston City Campus
Rosebank College (IIE)
Varsity College (IIE)
AFDA
Eduvos
Belgium Campus iTversity
Milpark Education
Henley Business School Africa
Regent Business School
Da Vinci Institute
Open Window Institute
IIE MSA (formerly Monash South Africa)
IMM Graduate School
Academy of Sound Engineering
Regenesys Business School
Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology
Southern Labs Institute of TechnologyWestern Cape
Varsity College (IIE)Rosebank College (IIE)Boston City CampusAFDA
Cornerstone InstituteRichfield Graduate Institute of TechnologyKwaZulu-Natal
Varsity College (IIE)Rosebank College (IIE)Boston City Campus
Management College of Southern Africa (MANCOSA)Regent Business SchoolAFDARichfield Graduate Institute of TechnologyEastern Cape
Varsity College (IIE)Rosebank College (IIE)Boston City CampusAFDAFree State
Boston City CampusRosebank College (IIE)Limpopo
Boston City CampusRosebank College (IIE)
College of AfricaRichfield Graduate Institute of TechnologyMpumalanga
Boston City CampusRosebank College (IIE)
Susca Watts AcademyNorth West
Boston City CampusRosebank College (IIE)Northern Cape
Boston City CampusFrequently Asked Questions
Can I search for institutions in a specific city?
Yes. Use the search bar to search by city or town and explore institutions in that area.
Can I search for an institution using its abbreviation?
Yes. You can search using the full name of an institution or a commonly used abbreviation or short name.
Can I search by province?
Yes. You can search for institutions located in a specific province.
Where can I find more information about an institution?
Each institution has its own listing with useful information about the institution, application guidance and a link to its official website.
Can you apply to any university or college for me?
Our application assistance service allows you to choose any 3 institutions available through our service. We assist with the online application process based on the requirements of each institution.
Does the R49 fee guarantee admission?
No. The R49 fee covers application assistance only. Admission decisions are made by the individual university or college based on its admission requirements and selection process.
Do I still need to check the institution's official website?
Yes. Application requirements, closing dates, fees and other information can change. We provide links to official institution websites so that students can verify the latest information before applying.
What documents do I need when applying?
Requirements vary between institutions and programmes. Students may be asked for documents such as identification, school results, certificates or other supporting documents. Always check the specific requirements of the institution.
Can I apply to more than one institution?
Yes. Applying to multiple institutions can give you more options. Our application assistance service allows you to select 3 institutions for R49.
Does University and College App offer guidance on what to study?
U&CA provides information to help students explore institutions, programmes and study opportunities. Students should consider their interests, subjects, career goals and admission requirements when making their decisions.
Can I use the website if I don't know which institution I want to attend?
Yes. You can use the map and search tools to explore universities and colleges by location, province or city and discover institutions you may not have considered.